It may be wet outside, but it’s planting season for those wanting to participate in the Neighborhood Island Grant. Residents have until June 15 to install plants or other landscaping needs if they want to be reimbursed by the City of Merriam. Read on...

In celebration of National Tourism Week, Mayor Ken Sissom greeted guests and helped serve on the front lines at Merriam’s Hampton Inn & Suites on Wednesday, May 8. Now in its 36th year, National Tourism Week is the annual salute to travel in America. Read more...

Spring is calling, which means it's time to start thinking about cleaning up our properties. Merriam offers free curbside tree limb pickup on March 25-29 and large-item pickup on April 15-19. Read on...

During its meeting on Monday, the City Council formally accepted Ward One Councilmember Robert Weem’s resignation. Weems notified the Council of his intent to resign during the February 11 Council meeting, citing a move out of the city limits... Read on...

After 32 years of service with the Merriam Police Department, Chief of Police Michael Daniels announced he will retire on April 1.
Chief Daniels began his tenure as a patrol officer in 1987 before rising up the ranks to chief of police in 2014. Read on...

The City’s recently approved non-discrimination ordinance officially took effect on January 22. The ordinance prohibits discrimination in the City of Merriam in employment, housing, and public accommodations on the basis of an individual’s sexual Read on...

Newly promoted Overland Park Fire Captain Chris Palmer is coming to Merriam. Captain Palmer will fill a vacancy created by the recent retirement of Captain Doug Crockett, who served the people of Merriam for 32 years. Read on...

During the January 14 City Council meeting, Officer April Gebke was honored with a lifesaving award. In early December, Officer Gebke responded to a one vehicle accident where the driver had suffered a major cardiac event. Read on...

Merriam residents can drop-off their storm debris at the Public Works Facility (6901 Knox) from Wednesday, January 16 until Wednesday, January 23. Drop-off hours will be 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. including Saturday, Sunday and the MLK Holiday Read on...

Building is booming in Merriam, and now you can track it in real time. This week, the Community Development Department launched a new map on the City’s website that identifies the open building permits throughout the community. Read on...

The City of Merriam is seeking a facilitator to assist the committee tasked with determining the future of the existing Irene B. French Community Center and the property it’s located on – 5701 Merriam Drive. Read on...

On Friday, Dec. 14, 2018 police officers from Merriam participated in Operation Rudolph for the third year. This event brightens the holidays with a unique experience for select students in the Shawnee Mission School district. Read on...

The City Council honored Carol Whitlock, resident and outgoing chair of the Merriam Planning Commission, for her service during the meeting on Monday night. After serving on the Planning Commission for more than 30 years, Whitlock is retiring her post. Read on...

Captain Doug Crockett’s fire service career began on February 5, 1985, when he joined the Merriam Fire Department. He served the department for 28 years, rising through the ranks to the position to Deputy Chief. Read on...

With a culture of flexible workplace practices, the City of Merriam received the 2018 When Work Works Award for best practices of effective organizations by the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). Read on...

Just 10 months to the day after receiving a Life Saving Award for reviving a Merriam resident after he suffered a heart attack, Master Police Officer Kristin Jasinski accepted a second Life Saving Award at the Oct. 22 City Council meeting. Read on...

The City of Merriam needs your help collecting donated items for our holiday drive. We are partnering with the Johnson County Christmas Bureau (JCCB) to provide holiday wish-list items for thousands of low-income families in Johnson County. Read on...

The Merriam Community Center Groundbreaking Ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 30 at Vavra Park. Learn more about the overall project, including the community center and aquatic designs, budget, and information about the proposed library onsite. Read on...

By the end of the year, Merriam will add two more HAWK lights on City streets. HAWK lights are similar to a conventional crosswalk signal but are considered safer because they are more visible to drivers. Read on...

Starting July 20, Johnson Drive will be completely closed for two weeks between Turkey Creek Bridge and the BNSF Railroad tracks. It’s part of the City of Merriam’s Johnson Drive Improvements Project. Read on...

Explore parks across the metro area and win great prizes with the Park Passport Program! The program joins Fairway, Leawood, Merriam, Mission, Prairie Village, and Roeland Park as we celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month. Read on...

The City of Merriam will start the Johnson Drive Improvements project on June 18. Johnson Drive will be completely repaved and crews will replace curbs, sidewalks, and driveway approaches from Kessler Lane to west City limits. Read on...

Merriam saw an increased police presence on City roads May 21 through June 3 as officers specifically looked for seatbelt violations. They joined more than 160 law enforcement agencies across the state that participated in the Click It or Ticket campaign. Read on...

Merriam City Council on May 14 approved its latest public art project “Hmmm” by Boulder, Colorado artist Joshua Wiener. It features a stone caterpillar observing an iron butterfly placed atop a stone cairn. Read on...

Spring showers are in store for us this weekend, which makes it the perfect opportunity to begin thinking about ways to eliminate water pollution and erosion with the Merriam Stormwater Program. Read on...

The City of Merriam received the highest marks in nine areas surveyed compared to other communities in the Kansas City metro region. That’s based on a recent survey conducted by the ETC Institute, one of the nation’s leading firms in government research. Read on...

Traffic in Merriam continues to rise, but traffic crashes are below projected expectations. The Merriam Police Department said a geomapping program it started a year ago may be the reason why. Read on...

Merriam Police officers recently moved back home and are inviting you to check out their updated facility during an open house on Saturday, March 3 from 9-11 a.m. at the Merriam Police Department (9010 W. 62nd St.). Read on...

The City's Planning Commission is hosting a public hearing on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. to receive feedback on proposed ordinance amendments to fencing, group home, and home occupation within Merriam. Read on...

The Downtown Merriam Partnership today won the Distinguished Public Service Organization Award at the 70th Annual Kansas Recreation and Park Association Conference and Trade Show in Wichita. Read on...

In front of a large crowd of family and friends, Merriam Police Officer Kristin Hannabass received the Life Saving Award at the Jan. 22 Merriam City Council meeting. Standing next to her was the man she saved. Read on...

Standard and Poor's Global (S&P) today gave the City of Merriam the desired “AAA” credit rating. It’s S&P’s highest rating assigned and should translate to lower interest costs for the City. Read on...

With a chance of snow showers tomorrow, it’s best to be prepared. The City of Merriam Public Works Department is ready to battle the snow and ice. Snow removal is one of many great services the City provides to our residents. Read on...

Check your mailboxes! Within the next two weeks, hundreds of randomly selected Merriam residents will receive an important citizen survey in the mail. It’s designed to help City leaders determine resident’s needs and wants in regard to City services. Read on...

It may be winter, but it’s never too early to think about warm days ahead. Teens and adults looking for a summer job can now apply online for one of several positions at the Merriam Aquatic Center for the 2018 pool season. Read on...

If you’re looking for a home in Johnson County, there’s about a two-month supply of homes for residents. The market trend for homes under $350,000 have the least amount of supply for potential home buyers. Read on...

The Merriam Visitors Bureau is gearing up to produce the 2018 Community & Visitors Guide and is inviting Merriam and neighboring businesses to place an advertisement in the magazine. The Merriam Visitors Bureau will accept ads from now through Dec. 15. Read on...

The inaugural Third Shot’s a Charm Pickleball Festival is underway at World’s Gym in Merriam. About 140 participants from 22 states and four countries are taking the sport by storm in the three-day event. Read on...

There’s a phone app that may save your life or show you where someone is to save their life. It’s called PulsePoint, and the Overland Park Fire Department recently launched its services and wants you to download the app. Read on...

Ask any 6-year-old what he or she likes to do in the summer, and it’s probably going to their neighborhood park. Luckily, Merriam has a few gems and spotlighted one with its Park Passport Program. Read on...

Merriam voters will determine the future of our community’s recreation. Voters will decide if the City should replace the current 100+ year-old community center and 30+ year-old aquatic center with a new Community Center. Learn more...

Merriam employees seem to think this is a great place to work. We’re now hiring for positions in Merriam’s Public Works and Parks & Rec. Departments. Read more about positions in the “Jobs” section of the City’s website and apply to join Team Merriam! Read on...

On March 20, work began on Shawnee Mission Parkway over BNSF railroad tracks to the west of Merriam city limits in March. The scope of this project is to replace the east and west bridge approaches, remove the bridge median, patch areas of bridge deck ... Read on...

Brian Knaff became the newest Ward Two council member after a public interview with Merriam City Council Monday night. He’ll finish out the final year of retired Council Member Jim Wymer's term (position up for election on November 7, 2017). Read on...

Something is always going on in Merriam, but 2016 was especially eventful. Major infrastructure Improvements were made; public art was installed as part of a new placemaking initiative; and Parks & Rec programs continued to bring the community together. Read on...

Jan. 9, 2017 — Following months of gathering public input, Merriam City Council formally acknowledged the completion of the Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan, at tonight's meeting. The full report and executive summary are now available online. Read on...

Two Merriam Police officers received the Silver Award for Valor at the Metro Chief and Sheriffs Association on Fri., Nov., 18. Corporal Weiler and Sergeant Brokaw were honored with the award for going above and beyond the call of duty. Congratulations!

There's a lot of buzz around town about the Parks & Rec Facilities Master Plan currently in development. As the steering committee, city staff and consultants put finishing touches on recommendations, check out this FAQ for information about the process. Parks Facilities Master Plan FAQs

In an effort to keep the community up-to-date on the development of a Parks Facilities Master Plan, there's now a blog dedicated to the issue. This week, we provide background on Merriam's aging facilities and the process of crafting a master plan. Read on...